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I. Introduction
A. Definition of piety in the English:
1. the quality or state of being pious: such as
i: fidelity to natural obligations (as to parents)
ii: dutifulness in religion : DEVOUTNESS
B. Definition of pious in the English:
1. Sacred or devotional as distinct from the profane or secular : RELIGIOUS
C. Definition of fidelity:
1. the quality or state of being faithfuL
2. accuracy in details : EXACTNESS
D. Definition in the original language:
1. eusebeia (ef-sev-eyah): piety; godliness
E. I cannot stress enough the importance of what we have just defined!
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We MUST have a heart that is dedicated to God!
2. We MUST have a heart that is obedient to God!
3. We MUST have a heart that worships God!
4. We MUST have a heart that is godly, or pious!
III.
The necessity of Piety in Perilous Times
A. We are in Perilous Times!
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It is important that we notice what is happening around us!
2. Yes the Lord is coming as a thief in the night, but those who have the Holy Ghost SHOULD NOT be taken by surprise!
B. Paul stresses to Timothy the necessity of discipline and training, but for the body and SOUL!
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Just like we should be keeping our natural body in shape.
We should also be working out our own salvation!
C. Peter emphasized the fact that we need to grow in grace and in knowledge!
1. Paul also stressed this same thing to the church at Ephesus!
D. Because of the perilous times we MUST NOT neglect the assembling of ourselves together!
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We need one another more than ever when things seem to get crazy!
2. This is how we ensure that we are “the whole body fitly joined together and compacted”!
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Consider the benefits of piety in your life!
A. Our mindsets are changed from focusing on what happening here to what is happening up there in heaven!
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This focus allows us to remain steadfast in our faith!
2. It helps us not to faint in well doing so that we can reap!
B. We find peace in living a faithful godly life!
1. Jesus said that we should yoke up to Him!
2. Jesus even said He would leave His peace with us!
C. Jesus is calling for those who will hear His voice!
1. Jesus is calling you this day offering you eternal life if you can but hear his voice!
2. Will you answer Him?
3. Will you be willing to dedicate you WHOLE life to HIM?
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